ASTM D7020

This performance specification covers fabrics for woven blouses, dresses, dress shirts, and sport shirts. It is not however applicable to woven fabrics used for interlinings. These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent. The fabrics shall meet the following performance requirements: breaking strength which shall be determined using a constant rate of extension tensile testing machine; resistance to yarn slippage; tearing strength; dimensional change during pressing and finishing, after laundering, or after dry cleaning; colorfastness to laundering and dry cleaning; shade change due to sodium hypochlorite bleaching or non-chlorine bleaching, burnt gas fumes, dry and wet crocking, perspiration, and xenon-arc light; fabric smoothness after pressing, laundering, and dry cleaning; and flammability.

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1. Scope

1.1 This performance specification covers fabrics for woven blouses, dresses, dress shirts, and sport shirts.

1.2 This performance specification is not applicable to woven fabrics used for interlinings.

1.3 These requirements apply to the length and width directions for those properties where fabric direction is pertinent.

1.4 When a fabric requires special treatment, specific methods will be described as they are developed for that material, and such special tests will have precedence over these general requirements.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this performance specification: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

Federal Standards
16CFR1610 Flammable Fabrics Act Regulations
AATCC Methods
188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1424 Test Method for Tear Resistance of Woven Fabrics by Falling Pendulum (Elmendorf) Apparatus
D1682 Test Methods for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics
D2261 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of Extension Tensile Testing Machine)
D434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarn in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
D7022 Terminology Relating to Apparel

Index Terms

blouse; dress; dress shirt; sport shirt; ICS Number Code 61.020 (Clothes)

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